The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Fortescue compo should include land and ore, court told

A court considering how much compensation traditional owners could receive from Fortescue Metals Group has been hearing evidence on how it could be calculated.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

WA mining and media ‘naysayers’ spreading misinformation about nature reforms, Senate hears

Graeme Samuel, who led 2020 review of environmental laws, says ‘I doubt that I’ll be red-faced when we do actually see the laws’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024

US To Reject Access Road To Alaska Mining District

The US government's rejection of an access road in Alaska underscores the importance of balancing economic development with environmental conservation efforts.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Norway Passes Data Centers Law In Bid To Block Crypto Mining

Norway has passed a new law that should help efforts in curbing the environment-related consequences of cryptocurrency mining.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024

Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving — and it may spark a huge rally

Crypto investors are getting excited about an upcoming quadrennial event called the halving that will effectively reduce the supply of new bitcoin in half. Here's what it all means.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Value of minerals irrelevant to compensation, says FMG

Valuers are giving evidence in a court case that will decide how much compensation Yindjibarndi people should receive for FMG mining on their land.

AAP · Apr 16, 2024

Devil tooth among significant finds at Juukan cave site

Excavations of Indigenous rock shelters in Western Australia destroyed by mining have uncovered a Tasmanian devil tooth and artefacts as well as braided hair.

AAP · Apr 16, 2024

India’s Arctic imperative

While the Indian government seems keen to benefit from seabed mining and resource exploitation in the Arctic, it ought to unequivocally back a sustainable mode of extraction

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

3 'Strong Buy' Gold Stocks Under $10

Gold's rally has made Bank of America more upbeat about the yellow metal, with the new price forecast calling for an eventual rise above $3K. For investors looking to add some exposure to the precious metal, these three stocks could be expected to benefit.

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

How to Invest in Copper While the Red Metal Is Red-Hot

Industrial metals, such as copper, have outperformed stocks this year, with copper up nearly 10% since the start of 2024 - and more than 15% in the past two months alone. That outpaces the Nasdaq-100, which has gained 8.4% year-to-date. There is more upside to come for the red metal,…

Barchart · Apr 11, 2024